Forest Rivers: Thrills With Spills

The options are endless when visiting a jungle river. Take a nature walk, relax in a shallow stream, linger the day away with a riverside picnic, watch the kids find frogs, read a book in fresh tropic air, test out your photography skills ... and that's just for starters.

For a more challenging forest river experience try whitewater kayaking or rafting down a water highway with all the excitement of a video game, only real.

For a more tranquil ride, take the family on a night time river cruise to catch the firefly fireworks, a fascinating natural spectacle.

Forest rivers are accessible from the many recreational forests (Hutan Lipur) in Peninsular Malaysia or via nature outfitters who specialize in river activities.

Freshwater Swamps And Lakes: Wetland Adventure

Nature trips to wetland habitats are not all the same. Some are freshwater swamps where local communities, including the Orang Asli, live off the bounty of fish, aquatic plants and the surrounding forests.

Many of Malaysia's large lakes were formed by dams that flooded lowland forests and left only a sea of hilltops exposed above water.

Take a cruise on these scenic lakes to feel the wind and observe the forested horizon before stepping out in the jungle.

Whether natural or manmade, these freshwater habitats offer refuge to wetland animals and provide a different type of outdoor experience.

Jungle Waterfalls: Resources

Waterfalls of Malaysia The premier site for information on Malaysia's waterfalls. Grouped by state and access rating, the site offers great pictures, good directions and up-to-date comments from visitors to the numerous jungle waterfalls scattered all over the nation.